Saturday, July 19, 2008

They got home at 2:00 am. We were outside waiting to greet them.Julia and Rachel were so excited they could hardly stand it.He is even more perfect than I remember.Everyone wanted to take a turn holding Dennis before we all went to bed.For the most part, Dennis didn't mind.I think he remembers me from before. At least I like to think so.Dennis and Daddy have a bedtime ritual that include playing tug-o-war with their teeth. Don't worry, it wasn't rough. :) Dennis slept with us last night. I learned that he sucks his fist for comfort and loves to have his bottom patted as he is going to sleep.

We all slept from 3:00 am to 8:15 am. Pretty good start to getting on a California baby schedule in my opinion.For breakfast Dennis ate a whole mashed banana with 1/2 cup of rice cereal. That wasn'tenough for this champion eater so I fixed him the same amount with pears instead. He ate every last bite, and his belly button popped out to let us know he was full.All of the kids are getting along great. Dennis seems to enjoy all of the attention, and the kids just adore him.As for me, I couldn't ask for a more amazing son.

BTW, he is sound asleep taking his afternoon nap, and I have been asked about a million times if he could be woken up by the kids. My response..... NYET!

Thank you for taking the time to share your homecoming pictures so quickly with us. Dennis is LOVED!:):) You have some wonderful children so full of love for their new little brother. You must be very proud! God Bless!Amy

What a lucky little boy to now be part of such a warm and loving family with parents, sibblings and grandparents with so much love to give. He now will get the love and medical care he never would have received back in the Ukraine.

WOW - i am SO EXCITED for all of you!!!!! especially little Dennis... i can only imagine what it is like for him to be in a house where he is loved, touched, cared for, all the time. even the best of caretakers in orphanages simply don't have the time or resources to do for the kids what a family can... to know Dennis has a family forever and will never lack anything he needs again is just mind-blowing.

it's awesome that Dennis has been adopted at this age because when he gets older, he won't really have memories of anything other than being in your loving, caring family.

Well done. How beautiful to see pictures of the homecoming. What a gift you have all been to share your story. And we have been learning as we move forward in our own adoption of a boy from Ukraine.You must be absolutely exhausted but the joy of the Lord really is your strength. Blessings to you.

Dennis looks so happy all ready! He looks like he is eating up all that attention. I have to laugh seeing all your sun kissed skinned kids and Dennis's pale skin, that was what Ulia looked like next to the boys when she came home

I loved looking at your pictures! It is so great to see how excited his siblings are to see him, hold him, play with him, and even wake him up! He's home!!!! And, he's eating!!! I can't wait to see what he looks like a month from now.

I have never left a comment before but have followed both of your blogs for some time and feel almost emotionally involved myself with you on this journey to Dennis! You are such an amazing family! So glad your little angel is now home with you. You have a whole flock of angels! :) God Bless!!

I was so excited to open the blog and see that Dennis was home. He looks happy and loved, and eating so well, those skinny little arms and legs should soon fill out. All the best for the weeks and months ahead as he really settles in...looking forward to more pics.

Hooray! Hooray! I got chills reading this post! I'm so glad they've made it home, and the other kids have FINALLY gotten to meet their new brother! What a glorious day! I have to say, I'm always shocked at how skinny the orphans are when they come home. No matter how many times I see it, it still shocks me. I can't wait to watch him fatten up with his new family. So many wonderful days ahead of him.

I am so thrilled for you and your family! Dennis looks like he is just eating up all of the attention from his brothers and sisters. He will certainly be bringing you lots of joy in the days to come! What a blessing to see those happy moments of his homecoming. Thank you for sharing your joy with us!~Julie (RR Group)

Wow! If he keeps eating like that, he is going to fill out in no time. I've been so anxious to see his homecoming, but now I can't wait to see what the weeks and months ahead have in store for you all. I can't say it enough - thank you for sharing your lives so honestly. You are planting seeds!

Yea, Thanks for sharing this awesome love story! I am so excited to watch Dennis fourish! Our God is so amazing. Thank you for being such a beautiful human form of God's faithful and untiring love. Stefanie

YAY! I love how your kids are just falling over themselves in their excitement to meet their their new brother! What a wonderful sight.

I`ve only been following your adoption for a short time, but I have to say that Dennis is a very lucky little guy. My oldest son is just a bit older than him and this is such a great age. I hope you really enjoy it. He`s an adorable little boy who totally deserves the love he`s getting.

Well this blog entry has been a long time coming hasn't it? Congratulations to you all! Such an exciting time. I can't wait to see how little Dennis grows and changes in the love and warmth of your beautiful family!

Couldn't wait to sit down and see this post! What a perfect ending to this part of the story! You look like a natural with him on your lap by the way...didn't I tell you it was like riding a horse? :) LOL!

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